John Thomas “J.T.” is a partner at Funk & Spandau, LLC where he serves in a variety of practice areas including: wills, trusts, estate planning, real estate and personal injury. J.T. is a trained civil mediator and can assist parties in reaching settlements efficiently and effectively.
J.T. earned his law degree from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis in 2016. While in law school, J.T. served as the Executive Notes Editor for the Indiana International & Comparative Law Review.
J.T. resides in Indianapolis with his wife and their three children. He is a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Parish and coaches his son’s hockey team. J.T. also plays guitar in a band called The Tamarindo Band who raises money to help send young adults from El Salvador to college.
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Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IN | Active In Good Standing | 2016 | 07/03/2022 |
Legal answers | 6 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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President's Award for Service to Association | Indianapolis Bar Association | 2018 |
Student Selected Teacher | Bishop Chatard High School | 2013 |
Student Selected Teacher | Bishop Chatard High School | 2012 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Funk & Spandau, LLC | 2016 - Present |
Executive Notes Editor | Indiana International and Comparative Law Review | 2015 - 2016 |
Clerk | Indiana American Civil Liberties Union | 2015 - 2015 |
Law Clerk | United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana | 2015 - 2015 |
Legal Intern | Price Waicukauski and Riley | 2014 - 2014 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Indianapolis Bar Association | Practice Builder Advisory Committee Board Member | 2018 - Present |
Indianapolis Bar Association | Committee Member; Solo/Small Firm | 2018 - Present |
Indiana State Bar Association | Co-Chair Marketing Committee for Solo/Small Firm Conference | 2018 - Present |
Greater Allisonville Community Council | Board Member | 2017 - Present |
ISBA Solo Small Firm Planning Committee | Member | 2017 - Present |
Indianapolis Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
Indiana State Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Indiana Lawyer | IndyBar: Practice Builder a Comprehensive Product Focusing on Building a Law Practice | 2018 |
Indiana Lawyer | Lawyers Start Business-Development Networking Group | 2017 |
Indiana Lawyer | Equal Shares | 2017 |
Personal Blog | Starting Solo | 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2016 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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IndyBar Bar Exam Preparation Course | Bar Tips and Tricks | 2018 |
Rejoyce Financial Seminar | Wills and Estate Planning | 2018 |
Property 1L Class | Topics in Property Law | 2017 |
Alumni Board Event | Starting Your Own Firm | 2017 |
Indy Bar Review | Bar Preparation Tips and Insights | 2017 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Landlord/Tenant | Attorney successfully evicted tenant for client/landlord |
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Kevin Karimi, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 2, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He works very hard and he truly cares for his clients.
Elizabeth Traylor, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 28, 2017
Relationship: Family member
John Thomas takes the time to understand the needs of his clients and works diligently to produce a favorable result. I would not hesitate to recommend John Thomas to anyone in need of an estate planning attorney.
Kevin Bowen, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 23, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
JT Funk is an outstanding attorney who consistently goes the extra mile for his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for counsel on an important legal matter.
Benjamin Spandau, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 23, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. J.T. is a rising star in the Indianapolis legal community. He is passionate about finding the most favorable results for his clients and works diligently to meet his clients' needs.
Brandon Tate, Real estate Attorney on Feb 23, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. He works hard and has good knowledge in real estate and wills. He keeps consistent contact with his clients and is very personable.
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